A naturally occuring inorganic solid with a definate structure and composition

Monoclinic crystal system

All sides are equal

The 3 types of rocks

Sedimentary, igneous, metamorphic

Igneous rocks

Formed when molten material reaches the surface and cools

5 Characteristics minerals share

All minerals are formed by natural processes, Minerals are inorganic, Minerals are solid, every mineral is an elementor compound with a chemical composition unique to that material, The atoms in a mineral are arranged in a pattern that is repeated over and over again